Cheap Flights from Zurich to Colombo
Cheap Flights from Zurich to Colombo
Looking for cheap flights from Zurich to Colombo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Zurich to Colombo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 20,000–40,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Zurich to Colombo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
ZRH - CMB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 20,000 Pts + $74.1
2026-11-10
ZRH - CMB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 20,000 Pts + $89.1
2026-11-09
ZRH - CMB
Economy | 2 Stops
From 20,000 Pts + $101.9
2026-11-08
ZRH - CMB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 39,900 Pts + $181.1
2026-11-09
ZRH - CMB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 39,900 Pts + $181.1
2026-11-10
ZRH - CMB
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 40,500 Pts + $166.9
Zurich to Colombo flight facts
Distance
4,984 mi
8,021 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+4h 30m
Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Zurich.
Airports in Zurich
ZRH · Zürich
Airports in Colombo
CMB · Bandaranaike Intl Colombo
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Frankfurt - Colombo · Frankfurt is 177 mi from Zurich
Premium cabin flights from Zurich to Colombo
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ZRH - CMB
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 165,000 Pts + $66.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ZRH - CMB
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 110,000 Pts + $36.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ZRH - CMB
Premium Economy | 1 Stop
From 67,100 Pts + $181.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Bentota (Sri Lanka)
Taru Villas The Long House, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $144
Kandy (Sri Lanka)
Taru Villas Levita - Kandy, an SLH Hotel
From 59,000 Pts or $164
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Zurich to Colombo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Zurich to Colombo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Zurich to Colombo.
Zurich and Colombo are about 4,984 miles (8,021 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 4,984-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Zurich.
Departures from Zurich: Zürich (ZRH). Arrivals in Colombo: Bandaranaike Intl Colombo (CMB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Colombo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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